Deerely beloued, (saith S. Peter) thinke it not strange concerning the fierie tryall which is among you, to prooue you, as though some strange thing were come vn∣to you.
But reioyce, in as much as yee are parta∣kers of Christes sufferings: that when his glorie shall appeare, yee may be glad and reioyce.
For, vvee must through many afflictions enter into the kingdome of God.
And, all that will liue godly in Christ Ie∣sus, shall suffer persecution.